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← HistoryWhich outcome arises when Viking longship sails experience submersion?
A)Weight increases; maneuverability declines✓
B)Sails disintegrate from marine organisms
C)Rope bridges become more vulnerable
D)Structural iron corrodes faster
💡 Explanation
Saturated sails significantly increase ship weight due to water absorption by fibers via capillary action; therefore maneuverability diminishes rapidly, rather than disintegration or corrosion which require extended exposure or aren't directly relevant upon submersion.
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